Attached wrapper flaps for the considerate disposal of infant disposal diapers

Abstract

A disposable infant's diaper includes a wrapper comprising a unitary sheet having a base panel affixed to the diaper back section to form a pocket within which the balance of the wrapper sheet is contained. When the diaper is soiled and the user wishes to dispose of it, pulling an end panel of the sheet from the pocket unfolds the sheet to present lateral flaps bounding a center panel, while the sheet remains affixed to the diaper. The diaper is over-folded onto the sheet center panel, after which the lateral flaps are sequentially over-folded atop the diaper and respectively sealingly attached in place. The complete encapsulation of the diaper is achieved following the over-folding of the sheet end panel atop the previously manipulated lateral flaps. Alternative folded configurations of the wrapper sheet are contemplated.

We claim: 
     
       1. A wrapper for enveloping a soiled disposable diaper having a back section provided with an outer face, comprising; a sheet including a center panel juxtaposed opposite lateral flaps terminating in outer edges defining a width therebetween greater than the width of said diaper,   an end panel on said sheet projecting beyond said center panel and axially aligned with said diaper,   said center panel affixed to said diaper outer face, and   cover means on said sheet permitting storage of said sheet center panel, end panel and lateral flaps in a sandwiched disposition contiguous with said diaper outer face.   
     
     
       2. A wrapper for enveloping a soiled disposable diaper according to claim 1 wherein, said wrapper sheet comprises a unitary member.   
     
     
       3. A wrapper for enveloping a soiled disposable diaper according to claim 1 wherein, said wrapper sheet comprises a liquid impervious material.   
     
     
       4. A wrapper for enveloping a soiled disposable diaper according to claim 1 wherein, said cover means comprises a base panel integral with said sheet.   
     
     
       5. A wrapper for enveloping a soiled disposable diaper according to claim 1 including, a pull tab on said end panel.   
     
     
       6. A wrapper for enveloping a soiled disposable diaper according to claim 1, wherein, said wrapper sheet center panel, lateral flaps and end panel are initially over-folded upon one another to define a planar area less than that of said cover means.   
     
     
       7. A wrapper for enveloping a soiled disposable diaper according to claim 1 wherein, said center panel defines an axial extent no less than one-third the axial extent of said diaper, whereby   upon the over-folding of said diaper upon itself twice, the folded diaper may be fully contained in an overlying manner upon said center panel.   
     
     
       8. A wrapper for enveloping a soiled disposable diaper according to claim 4 wherein, said base panel comprises a substantially rectangular member having a bottom edge and adjacent lateral edges, and   said base panel edges heat sealed to said diaper outer face.